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マウナケア山頂サンセット＆星空観測ツアー＜午後／天体望遠鏡／夕食付／英語ガイド＞ by ハワイフォレスト＆トレイル

Great tour!

Reviewed by: yukiman

The sunset and stars were really beautiful.

You better bring an extra layer to go up to the top of Mauna Kea.
It was much colder than we expected. But still worth to go and see!

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Packages:	催行会社オフィス集合
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2016/10/30
Activity Date:	2016/10/14

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

I finally see the milky way!!!!!!!!!

Reviewed by: Trina Sung

Our guide is David and he was very kind and informative. He provided a lot of island guide and knowledge of astronomy and geography. Everything in the tour were just fine. We had all things we needed. I loved the parka very much. Without the parka and the gloves, I would be freezed at the height of 4000m. When I saw the milky way in the sky, I was very very touched. It's incredible!!!!

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Packages:	Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2016/08/13
Activity Date:	2016/08/05

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Unbelievable Adventure

Reviewed by: Andrew

Gordon, our Driver / Guide was very knowledgable of the Island and was a great guide of the cosmos. I will definitely be returning and have already shared some of the pictures i took, and people still dont believe how great the stars you can see with the naked eye. I couldn't believe how great it looked almost fake it was that Great of an experience. Thanks for the Dinner and Hot Drink selection at the end of our star gazing tour.

#Returning2017

Andrew.

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Packages:	Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2016/08/06
Activity Date:	2016/08/03

Private Mauna Kea Evening Photo Tour with Professional Photographer Guide

Great tour

Reviewed by: Del & Ro

Very very good private tour, beautiful spot to see sunset and telescopes. We have had the possibility to do some observations through telescopes handles by University.

Thank you very much Sian for the tour, your kindness and your patience :) !

We highly recommended this tour!

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Packages:	Standard Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2016/06/23
Activity Date:	2016/06/20

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner - Hawaii Forest & Trail

Srargazing 2016

Reviewed by: CGTUR

Great tour, the guide was very knowlegable answering all questions put. The trip was worth every penny. The sunset seen from the summit was truly spiritual.

Sset !!!

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Packages:	Summit Sunset & Stargazing Adventure
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2016/06/20
Activity Date:	2016/06/17

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Amazing!!

Reviewed by: ris

Its a must go, when visiting Big Island. Sunset view is breathtaking.

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Packages:	Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2016/06/02
Activity Date:	2016/05/28

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

great experience

Reviewed by: Peter Long

We went to the top, little lightheaded but no big deal. The stop at the lower altitude helps. Dinner was fun, just like going out camping, no frills, you get your portion and you eat it. Lasagna was actually very tasty, not overcooked, then back into the van( very comfortable), and up we go.

The summit was surreal, enveloped in the mist and clouds with large telescopes all around. We did not see the sunset because of the clouds. But it was still a great experience. We also had bad luck with star watching despite our driver's best efforts. At the end we were told that we will get a full refund minus our food ( $19). That was what convince me that the company stood behind its word. I plan to take the same trip as soon as I get back, and I will. I believe that given all the variables every trip is unique and worth taking. It was a great experience, we felt well taken care of and completely safe. Good job Veltra and our guide and driver Greg. Thank you.

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Packages:	Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2016/04/20
Activity Date:	2016/03/22

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Terrific evening on Mauna Kea

Reviewed by: Richard

My wife and I took this tour on April 7. The day was fairly cloudy with some showers so we were concerned we wouldn't enjoy the full experience. We were wrong.
Our guide Jim was very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful.
The tour itself was great, from the information delivered during the ride there, the amazing sunset at almost 14,000 feet and some terrific stargazing through their own telescope with excellent info to help you understand what you were looking at.
The food was ok, brownie excellent.
Overall we would highly recommend this tour.

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Packages:	Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2016/04/13
Activity Date:	2016/04/07

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner - Hawaii Forest & Trail

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Adventure

Reviewed by: Lon/Betsy Emelander

Well worth the long ride from Hawaii to the mountain. The guide was excellent and gave every one a look through the telescope multiple times. A once in a life time experience!

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Packages:	Summit Sunset & Stargazing Adventure
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2016/04/03
Activity Date:	2016/03/09

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner - Hawaii Forest & Trail

Great tour

Reviewed by: Dave S.

Great tour and great guide in Brett....very knowledgeable and entertaining...one comment is tour could be shorter by eliminating the dinner

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Packages:	Summit Sunset & Stargazing Adventure
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2016/03/29
Activity Date:	2016/03/24

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Mauna Lea summit tour

Reviewed by: Albertszeto

An extremely informative tour, friendly and knowledgeable tour guide. The tour bus is slightly crammed. A lifetime experience.

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Packages:	Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2016/01/28
Activity Date:	2016/01/25

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Awesome and informative

Reviewed by: Lisette

Visiting Mauna Kea was the main reason for my trip to Hawai'i and it was worth it! Our guide was informative (I wish I could of recorded everything he said) and I learnt alot, not just about the mountain and the island but about astronomy and rock formations etc.
A long day but worth having a tour as it takes the stress out of driving at high-altitude and you learn more by having a guide who visits the area daily.

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Packages:	Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2016/01/25
Activity Date:	2016/01/05

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Mauna Kea and stargazing adventure

Reviewed by: Holly B.

This was a fabulous excursion! Definitely a bucket-list must! Chris was so knowledgable and a wonderful guide. The entire experience was incredible. I was traveling solo and felt completely included the entire time. I recommend this excursion above all others. At the end we had our own private astronomy lesson and were able to use the tour's private telescopes. It just could not have been better!

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Packages:	Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2016/01/05
Activity Date:	2015/12/27

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Outstanding and Educational Tour

Reviewed by: Blake Bastedo

I must state that the tour we booked to visit Mauna Kea was the highlight of all our activities on the Big Island. Greg was outstanding in his knowledge of the area and the solar system. My wife and I learned many new things when it came to star systems and planets. Viewing the International Space Station when it came by was unbelievable. The evening was moon free and perfectly clear. The Sunset at the Summit was breathtaking and the effects of 40% less oxygen was quite noticeable. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting or planning to visit Hawaii. Keep up the great work and a big Aloha to Greg and Blake!!!

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Packages:	Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2015/12/14
Activity Date:	2015/12/01

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Omg one of the highlights of my life!

Reviewed by: Kristyn Taylor

What a fabulous tour led by Greg. Full credit to Greg, who was so engaging and informative, he really enriched the experience.
The tour was out of this world literally. The telescopes, scenery, sunset!! I loved that we didn't race off , after the sunset, but stayed as the colours deepened. We were the last tour to leave the sunset location.
The food was good! Lasagne and a very yummy brownie and later hot chocolate and biscotti whilst we star gazed through massive telescopes.
I was totally impressed with this tour. In fact raved about it so much when I got back to the hotel that my friend went the next day and also loved it!!

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Packages:	Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2015/12/11
Activity Date:	2015/12/08

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Great Tour

Reviewed by: Keith

Enjoyable tour hosted by knowledgable guides. Great chance to see above the clouds and beyond. Only downside was the meal -a vegetable lasagne with a dried out top from being heated to long.

Spectacular Sunset
Other Uses for the Summit

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Packages:	Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2015/10/17
Activity Date:	2015/09/21

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Stellar Adventure

Reviewed by: Andy

This was truly one of the more amazing ventures we have done. The guides were knowledgeable and professional. We learned about the various international observatories, saw a phenomenal sunset above the clouds at nearly 14,000 feet and then were treated to astrological viewing that was incredible. Just a spectacular evening.

The only negative comment I have is the seating in the vans, particular if you are 6' or taller is very tight. That said, it is still a very worthwhile adventure.

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Packages:	Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2015/09/10
Activity Date:	2015/09/07

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Best. Stargazing. Ever.

Reviewed by: Tomáš Vachuda

Both me and my friend are big fans of stargazing. Being from Europe, we're used to completely different night sky and it war really refreshing to see the other-side-of-the-world's sky as well. Also, because Mauna Kea Summit has one of the clearest sky in the world, it took the stargazing to whole another level. It was really amazing experience and worth every penny. Also the guides knew like.. everything about the stars, so it was pretty educational too. Oh and by the way - the sunset seen from above the clouds at the summit? Magnificent!

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Packages:	Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2015/08/15
Activity Date:	2015/07/21

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner - Hawaii Forest & Trail

Great Experience

Reviewed by: Annette & Mike

Nate our tour guide was great! And extremely knowledgeable! Would recommend to all to experience not only the beautiful sunset but also the amazing stargazing!

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Packages:	Standard Package (until May 28th, 2015)
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2015/06/19
Activity Date:	2015/06/16

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

just book it!

Reviewed by: patrick

As a solo traveller from the UK it was a bit of a lucky dip as there are other providers of similar tours to this one.....worth every penny!our tour guide was Blake,he was very knowledgeable and friendly the sunset was truly amazing and the star gazing was fun and I learned alot about some of the stars..the telescopes was very good pieces of kit and we even saw the moon rising from the cloud horizon which was amazing too....we were very lucky with the weather conditions it wasn't windy at all,still a bit chilly on the summit tho..the parka jackets were good quality and clean....I could carry on,but gonna leave it here as amazing well worth it....one small note,the gloves supplied keep your hands warm but don't make it easy to take pictures on small cameras and mobile phones.

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Packages:	Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2015/05/08
Activity Date:	2015/05/05

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner - Hawaii Forest & Trail

Overjoyed!

Reviewed by: Marzia (Roma-Italy)

Hawaii Forest and Trail stands for competence, professionalism, passion and respect for the environment they allow to see and for travelers. They really think and manage everything with great knowledge and kindness. I felt cared for in every way, even the chocolate cake! The lesson on the stars was fantastic and we all got to use the telescope. Every wish was realized. The only thing we had to do was to be overwhelmed by the mystical magic Mauna Kea!

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Packages:	Standard Package (until May 28th, 2015)
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2015/04/15
Activity Date:	2015/03/25

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner - Hawaii Forest & Trail

Great Tour

Reviewed by: DanV

This tour was great including the tour guide Greg

The only part that was not good was the food. The food was terrible. There must be a place closer that make much better food.

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Packages:	Standard Package (until May 28th, 2015)
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2015/03/28
Activity Date:	2015/03/17

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Stunning scenery, don't miss this

Reviewed by: Jesper

Definitely do this during your holiday! The sunset and scenery at Mauna Kea is out-of-this-world and impressive. The stargazing afterwards is fun, as well as amazing to see so many stars so brightly.
The tour was excellent too, with well-informed guides and an un-rushed feel. Dinner was decent too.

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Packages:	Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as:	Solo Travelers
Posted on:	2015/02/09
Activity Date:	2015/01/24

マウナケア山頂サンセット＆星空観測ツアー＜午後／天体望遠鏡／夕食付／英語ガイド＞ by ハワイフォレスト＆トレイル

見たことない景色

Reviewed by: You

雲海に沈む夕日はとにかく凄かったです。夕日が沈んだ後も徐々に空の色が変わっていくのがすごく綺麗でした。
星空も月が三日月くらいだったのでそれほど月あかりは邪魔にもならず、プラネタリウムを見ているような星空が生で見れました☆
ぼんやり眺めていると流星も結構見れましたよ。
今回は日本語ツアーがいっぱいで予約出来なかったので英語ツアーに参加しました。ちょっと心配でしたが、簡単な英語なら何とか理解できるので問題なく楽しめました！

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Packages:	カイルアコナ地区プラン / 催行会社オフィス集合＜2015年6月12日まで＞
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2014/12/07
Activity Date:	2014/11/24

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

A lifetime Experience!

Reviewed by: Daniel

Whilst reading this activity when planning my vacation to Hawaii I knew that going to the summit and doing some stargazing would be something not to be missed. I'm glad it did not disappoint! The sunset atop Mauna Kea is amazing with only clouds below us, and we were able to view a great deal of objects in the night sky. It does definitely get chilly up there, and even though they supply Parkas and gloves be sure to wear some heavy pants and thick covered in shoes (lest your toes succumb to frostbite!) I have recommended this tour to friends whom I know will be going to Hawaii in the next few years.

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Packages:	Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2014/12/07
Activity Date:	2014/11/11

マウナケア山頂サンセット＆星空観測ツアー＜午後／天体望遠鏡／夕食付／英語ガイド＞ by ハワイフォレスト＆トレイル

英語がわからなくても、、、

Reviewed by: もちる

日本語ツアーがいっぱいだったため、英語ツアーで参加しました。
英語がわからなくて星の説明はハッキリわからなかったけれど、望遠鏡で1人1人星をのぞかせてくれたり簡単な英語を使ったりしてくれていました。
サンセットは素晴らしかったです

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Packages:	ワイコロア地区プラン（2015年12月31日まで）
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2014/12/02
Activity Date:	2013/08/13

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Had a good time

Reviewed by: Kathy

Seeing the sun set at the top of mauna kea was a once in a lifetime adventure. However dInner wasn't that great - was handed the food to eat at the visitor center -no where to sit and eat and had to balance dinner plate on my lap. This was not what I expected. As well, food was not very good. No drink included. Astronomy lesson after sunset was interesting. Although overall the trip was ok I did not think it was worth the money.

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Packages:	Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2014/11/15
Activity Date:	2014/11/09

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Mauna Kea summit tour

Reviewed by: Phoenix family

Excellent tour. We'll worth the money. More educational than expected. We would have liked to have more time to ask questions but the two guides did a fantastic job trying to see everyone was comfortable and amazed. We would book it again just because it was one of the highlights of our vacation. A job well done.

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Packages:	Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2014/11/09
Activity Date:	2014/10/28

マウナケア山頂サンセット＆星空観測ツアー＜午後／天体望遠鏡／夕食付／英語ガイド＞ by ハワイフォレスト＆トレイル

満足のサンセット＆星空観測

Reviewed by: 部留賀

２０１４年１０月、例によって日本語ツアーが満杯でこちらに参加。ガイドさんの英語説明はネイティブスピードでほとんどわからないが、食事やトイレ時のこちらからの質問等にはゆっくり答えてくれた。
また日本語のツアーは標高２８００メートルのオニズカ・ビジターセンターで食事をしながら標高に体をならしていくようだが、こちらのツアーは麓の「とある場所」で食事をし、その後は見晴しの良いところで少し休憩はあるものの、一気に山頂まで登るため、高山病が心配な人には水分を多く取るような注意が必要だ。そのための水は食事の時に１人１ボトル配布された。
山頂での各国の天文台、雲海に沈む夕日、その後の夕焼けは文句なくすばらしかった。
日が沈むと寒さが増し、貸してくれた防寒具がありがたい。さらにすこし暗くなるとトイレの後、星空観測のためオニズカ・ビジターセンター付近に移動。こちらも他のツアーがセンター敷地内での観測になるのに対し、周りの光がより少ない道路脇の空き地での観測だった。
昔、夜中にスキー場で見た星空の素晴らしさが忘れられないが、それに匹敵する星空と天の川が堪能できた。天体望遠鏡での観測もあったが、星空観測には天敵の月の光も今回の三日月程度なら天体望遠鏡でクレーターがよく観察でき、逆によかった。
今回のツアーはバス１台に１６人の参加者中、日本人は我々夫婦２人だけでした。もう１台別のバス（食事だけ同じ場所で）も日本人参加者は１組の新婚さんのご夫婦だけでした。
日本語のツアーの方がおすすめとは思いますが、こちらも総合的に良いツアーです。
ただし、食事をいただいた上記「とある場所」は簡易トイレなので、極端に清潔好きな人はほんの少々ですが覚悟しておいた方がよいでしょう。

途中の車窓から（マウナ・ロア？）
「とある場所」奥のテントで食事
マウナ・ケア山頂から
サンセット風景１
サンセット風景２

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Packages:	ワイコロア地区プラン（2015年12月31日まで）
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2014/11/05
Activity Date:	2014/10/26

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Amazing

Reviewed by: Chris

Great tour guide amazing experience the best view on earth

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Posted on:	2014/10/25

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Great tour!

I finally see the milky way!!!!!!!!!

Unbelievable Adventure

Great tour

Srargazing 2016

Amazing!!

great experience

Terrific evening on Mauna Kea

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Adventure

Great tour

Mauna Lea summit tour

Awesome and informative

Mauna Kea and stargazing adventure

Outstanding and Educational Tour

Omg one of the highlights of my life!

Great Tour

Stellar Adventure

Best. Stargazing. Ever.

Great Experience

just book it!

Overjoyed!

Great Tour

Stunning scenery, don't miss this

見たことない景色

A lifetime Experience!

英語がわからなくても、、、

Had a good time

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